How did Mozart die?
"If Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had spent a few minutes basking in the sun, it might have forestalled his untimely death..."
Wow! This is some theory. Sure makes sense. Especially, if you never get out in the sun - and there are no other means, such as today's availability of supplements... "Researchers theorize he suffered from disease because of lack of vitamin D
Unbelievable! How lucky are we today?! If you're concerned about sun exposure - which is a great way to get your Vitamin D - there are always supplements.
In case you're wondering... Between the ages of 1-70 RDA suggests 600 IU, after 70 the amount increases to 800 IU. (Reference Table outlining the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Vitamin D)
Though many experts believe that these recommendations are far too low to maintain healthful vitamin D levels. They advocate for supplementation in the winter of about 2,000 IUs per day and a dose of daily sunshine in the summer.
Another interesting point that the National Institutes of Health, Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet aptly notes is that "more than 40 million adults in the United States have or are at risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue that increases bone fragility and significantly increases the risk of bone fractures. Osteoporosis is most often associated with inadequate calcium intakes, but insufficient vitamin D contributes to osteoporosis by reducing calcium absorption."
My question..... How do you ever find a balance? This, as I slather on my sunscreen every morning. (My sister had a run in with Melanoma. Thankfully, one that she won! I do not want to repeat that nightmare.)
Off to my vitamin stash... I know I have some Vitamin D in there somewhere........
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